• 2 Breakfast (B)

• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yup! You’ll have a Trip Manager to keep you on piste at all times. Plus, there’s an on-site Winter Team at Hopfgarten who can also give you all the info you need about the local village, things to do and recommendations for great local eateries too. (And you’ll also be introduced to your Contiki fam through them!)
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Your lift pass and equipment hire can be arranged on arrival. Wanna know how much to budget? Check out our page about ski extras.?
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: When you get to Worgl Train Station, walk out the front and look for one of our Contiki Team – they will be on a classic Contiki Coach or a white van. The shuttles depart at 10:30am & 2:30pm – and luckily, you don’t need to pre book.?
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Good news! We offer free daily shuttles to and from Haus Schoneck from 8am-10am (every ½ hour) and returning from 3pm-6pm (every ½ hour).
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: At Haus Schoneck, you’re welcome to pay by cash or card. But we highly recommend that you get some cash for the local restaurants. The Gasthofs on the mountain only accept cash sometimes. Forgot to bring cash? Don’t worry. There are 3 ATMs in the Hopfgarten.?
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: The Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental is one of Europe’s largest interconnected ski resorts. We’re talking over 270 kms of ski runs, 70 lifts & cable cars and 80 mountain huts. So, what’s the ski area like, you ask? Pretty darn awesome, we’d say.? 
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yep! We highly recommend taking lessons, so you learn the right techniques and information (and can enjoy skiing the way you’re supposed to!). Group lessons start on a Sunday and can be booked for up to 3 days.Familiar with skiing but want a refresher? You can join intermediate and advanced lessons. You can take private lessons upon request too. We’ve been working with our local ski school for over 15 years. So you can only imagine how many of our travellers have taken lessons with them! If you’re on a Weekender trip, you might not be able to book a group lesson. But you’re always welcome to book a private one if you like.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Yes, of course! You can sign up for the Half Board option – which includes 2 courses of hearty home-cooked food, available for 3 nights. On the other night of your stay, you’ll have the opportunity to explore local restaurants since the kitchen is closed. You can make the payment for that in the resort.?

• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schoneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Woo hoo! Here’s your official invite to a themed party at our exclusive Bar Schoneck. 
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Once a week we’re inviting you to grab your skis, wrap up warm and follow a local guide around the mountain.  
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Perfect way to warm up after a long day of skiing? Lounging in a sauna, of course! And guess what? You’ll have access to our very own sauna (open 4-9 PM) in the hostel. Yeeees! 

Build confidence and flow with professional instruction from Hopfgarten’s long-standing ski school. Level up your carving, refine turns on steeper reds, or dial in snowboard technique so you can explore more of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental with ease.

English-speaking instructors tailor drills to your goals, whether you choose small-group coaching or a private lesson for rapid progress. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; group sessions typically start on Sundays, with private slots arranged to fit your ski days.

Taste the Alps in a guided flight of Tyrolean schnapps at Haus Schoneck’s bar. Compare fruit brandies like Obstler and Williamsbirne with alpine specialties such as Zirbenschnaps (stone pine), noting crisp orchard aromas, resinous warmth, and the clean mountain finish.

Learn how family distilleries turn harvested fruit and alpine botanicals into clear spirits, a tradition rooted in farm life and winter hospitality. Toast new friends with a cheerful “Prost!”. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; selections vary by season.

Explore Salzburg’s UNESCO-listed Altstadt, a Baroque beauty framed by the Salzach River and crowned by the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Stroll past pastel facades and wrought-iron guild signs on Getreidegasse, where Mozart’s Birthplace anchors the city’s musical heritage.

Wander the formal parterres of Mirabell Gardens, dip into cozy cafés for apple strudel, and browse artisan shops beneath church spires. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; timings are arranged locally to suit snow conditions and group interest.

Unwind in the on-site sauna at Haus Schoneck, the classic Alpine remedy for ski-tired legs. Step into timber-scented heat, breathe deeply, and let the day’s descents melt away before a cool-down and stretch. It’s the perfect reset between mountain action and evening fun.

Austria’s wellness culture prizes recovery as much as performance. Embrace the rhythm—sweat, cool, repeat—and emerge with loose muscles and a clear head, ready to savor the mountain air and the unhurried après-ski mood that defines Tyrol.

Join the crowd at Bar Schoneck’s themed party, where mountain vibes meet playful dress-ups and easy-going beats. Swap slope stories, raise a glass of schnapps, and lean into the lodge atmosphere as new friends turn into ski partners for the next big day.

Tyrol knows how to celebrate a powder-fresh forecast. Expect a friendly, international crowd, locally loved drinks, and a soundtrack that keeps the mood high while still letting conversation flow—an après scene that feels personal, not oversized.

Contiki

Follow a local guide across the linked valleys of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental, carving wide groomers and scenic ridgelines from Hopfgarten toward the Hohe Salve. Expect strategic route-finding, confidence tips, and time to pause for photos and reflection as the Kitzbuhel Alps open out around you.

Hear stories of hut culture and terrain quirks while your guide steers you to runs that suit your style. With over 270 km of pistes, 70 lifts, and 80 mountain huts, this curated circuit distills the best of the region into one exhilarating outing.